A mountain of trouble? The draw – and danger – of California’s Mount Baldy
by Katharine Gammon in Los Angeles from US news | The Guardian on (#68RKP)
Deaths and disappearances, including actor Julian Sands, have plagued the popular spot as hikers underestimate its perils
At 10,064ft high, Mount San Antonio - commonly known as Baldy - towers in the San Gabriel mountains on the eastern edge of Los Angeles. Named for its steep, treeless summit, the mountain is a popular spot for hikers and skiers.
It's also a dangerous one.
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